My bird laid partial egg -- is this normal?

[chickenpaprikas7]

I found this in the brooder today. Is this normal. My hens are not quite a year old. Pls advise. Thank you,

 

[sourland]

It happens - frequently at the beginning or end of a laying cycle. It may indicate nothing at all or may indicate the possibility of reproductive tract problems.

 

[HappyDuckie]

I agree with Sourland.
Also, what do you mean by "brooder"?

 

[chickenpaprikas7]

I agree with Sourland.
Also, what do you mean by "brooder"?

Where they lay the eggs. I call it a brooder -- not sure that's correct. So, what should I do? Wait for it to happen again -- it's only happened this once and all the chickens seemed to be acting normal. What should I do next? And thanks for the response.

 

[HappyDuckie]

Where they lay the eggs. I call it a brooder -- not sure that's correct. So, what should I do? Wait for it to happen again -- it's only happened this once and all the chickens seemed to be acting normal. What should I do next? And thanks for the response.

I've always called it a egg box, or nesting box.
What do you feed them? If you don't already, I would supplement them with calcium from crushed egg shells or oyster shells.

 

[chickenpaprikas7]

I've always called it a egg box, or nesting box.
What do you feed them? If you don't already, I would supplement them with calcium from crushed egg shells or oyster shells.

I do put out oyster shell for them; I feed the purina layena which also has oyster shell in it. they also get treats -- dried meal work and scratch. how would I know if it's something serious with the reproductive system.

 

[HappyDuckie]

I do put out oyster shell for them; I feed the purina layena which also has oyster shell in it. they also get treats -- dried meal work and scratch. how would I know if it's something serious with the reproductive system.

If it continues to happen, it could be a reproductive problem. Since it's only happened once, and they are still young, I wouldn't worry about it.

 

[chickenpaprikas7]

If it continues to happen, it could be a reproductive problem. Since it's only happened once, and they are still young, I wouldn't worry about it.

Ok, I'll make sure to contact the vet if it happens again.

 

[chickenpaprikas7]

Ok, I'll make sure to contact the vet if it happens again.

By the way, thank you.

 

[HappyDuckie]

By the way, thank you.

No problem!